The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery incident in the Durumi area of Abuja and recovered a stolen vehicle in the process.
The arrested suspects are Ismail Imran (20), Abdulaziz Yahaya (31), and Musa Ibrahim Isah (29), all from Rigasa Quarters in Kaduna State.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
“On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained surveillance operation and in collaboration with the local Vigilante apprehended the suspects on 6th September 2025. The suspects are Ismail Imran, 20 years old; Abdulaziz Yahaya, 31 years old; and Musa Ibrahim Isah, 29 years old; all of Rigasa Quarters, Kaduna State.
“During the operation, a 2014 model Toyota Corolla S (Registration No. KWL-78 DN, blue in colour with a broken windscreen) was recovered. Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen during an armed robbery attack on 5th September 2025, at approximately 02:00am, at Durumi, Abuja. The vehicle’s owner confirmed that the suspects attacked his family, critically injured one and made away with the vehicle,” the statement noted.
Commenting on the arrest, Kano Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the operatives for their swift response and professionalism.
CP Bakori said that the success of the operation underscores the importance of community-centered policing, as espoused by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
He revealed that the suspects are currently assisting in investigations to unravel the full extent of their criminal activities.
The Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
It also assured the public of its continued commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across the state.
